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Homeowners get jump on spring renovations at Home & Garden Expo

Homeowners looking for ways to spruce up their homes and gardens got chance to get a jump on the renovations this weekend thanks to the 48th Annual Home and Garden Expo.

Vendors said many people are asking for their patios to be redone this year.

J.G. Valasek of Hollow Creek Landscaping said people used to ask for ponds, waterfalls and other such features, but this year people are looking for torchers and outdoor chimneys.

"This year is all year round. The fire can be done summer, winter, fall, spring, whatever. Have an area where you can get 10 people together and have an evening of outdoor entertainment and do it all year long," Valasek said.

He said even small changes can do wonders for a home.

"Certainly just putting a small 10-by-10 patio down and maybe a fire pit really spruces up the backyard," Valasek said. "Just look around, see what's down here and see what fancies you to maybe a have bid put on it and put in your backyard. That's what I'd suggest."

Organizers said any improvements made to a home are an investment in the future.

"For most of us, our biggest investment is our homes, and so this is where you protect that. You have to maintain your home," show manager Mike Mancuso said.

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